Ever wondered what foundations make-up artists use? You're in luck, as I make it my mission to find out these things. One of my favourite aspects of being a beauty journalist is quizzing qualified and experienced experts across skin, hair, nails, fragrance and make-up—and, more specifically, finding out what’s in their professional (and personal) kits. You see, when it comes to the , for example, make-up artists have rigorously tested a of them in real-life settings.
They know what will look great on camera, off camera, in broad daylight or for an evening occasion. They know which foundations will last—even through stage performances or day-long shoots—and which ones don’t hold up quite so well. They know which and which .
In other words, the bases they pack and reach for the most have been thoroughly used and approved for all sorts of situations. That’s why, in order to put together this top-tier and expert-approved edit of the best, I asked a selection of some of the world's best make-up artists which foundation they deem their favourite to use on clients. Some of them probably resented me a little for making them choose just one but, hey, it’s made for one hell of a foundation guide.
Here’s what they had to say...
The man behind some of Beyoncé's best beauty looks, Sir John told me he is a big fan of one lightweight in particular. "I am absolutely loving Danessa Myricks' Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint. It’s all about creating a flawless canvas.
Skin health .